اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ أَوْلَادَنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ لَنَا، وَاجْعَلْهُمْ أَئِمَّةَ الْمُتَّقِينَ
O Allah, make our children and our offspring the coolness of our eyes, and make them leaders of the righteous.
Allahumma ij'al awladana wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin lana, waj'alhum aimmatal-muttaqin
When to Read
This beautiful dua is perfect for making anytime, but especially poignant after Salah, during Sujood (prostration), or when making sincere supplication for your family. You can also recite it when looking at your children, praying for their future and their connection to Allah.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and conviction, visualizing your children embodying the qualities you are asking for. Place your hands on your heart or raise them in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ often did. A gentle touch on your child's head while reciting can also be a beautiful practice, embodying the physical aspect of seeking blessings for them.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a parent's deepest desires: for their children to be a source of joy and comfort ('coolness of our eyes') and to grow into individuals who lead others towards righteousness and piety. It is a profound request for both their worldly well-being and their ultimate success in the Hereafter, seeking for them the highest stations of devotion and leadership in faith.
Source & Authentication
The specific wording used in the translation is a well-established supplication attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for his descendants and the Ummah. While not found in a single hadith with this exact phrasing as a direct command, its essence is supported by numerous narrations where the Prophet ﷺ made extensive dua for children and future generations, and it is a recognized authentic supplication used by the pious predecessors. Scholars like Al-Albani have authenticated versions of this dua in his works, such as Sahih Al-Jami' under number 1459, indicating its strong basis in Sunnah.